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Amazonite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Amazonite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Chrysoprase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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